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Konami released Goemon: New Age Shutsudou! for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, a time when the handheld was full of inventive platformers and action games. It's a continuation of the long-running Mystical Ninja series, though it feels perfectly at home as a standalone adventure on the GBA, with its bright, cartoonish style fitting the hardware's capabilities.

You control the sprightly hero Goemon, navigating a world split into distinct, screen-by-screen areas. Your main goal is to progress through stages, defeating quirky enemies with your trusty pipe, collecting coins, and uncovering secrets. The gameplay shifts between standard platforming and sections where you pilot the giant robot Impact, adding a welcome change of pace. The difficulty is manageable but requires some attention, especially during the more puzzle-oriented moments. It feels like a cheerful, slightly bizarre trip through a classic Japanese folktale.